Westerly, RI Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Westerly Police Department serves the city of Westerly, RI in Washington County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 874 violent crimes and 1,168 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 68.5 per 100k residents, which is 35.5% below the national average. Property crime averages 68.5 per 100k, 58.1% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate68.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents874 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate68.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,168 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate59.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents935 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate4.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents91 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 68.5 | A | 874 | 106.2 | -35.5% |
| Property Crime | 68.5 | A | 1168 | 163.6 | -58.1% |
| Larceny | 59.9 | A | 935 | 116.4 | -48.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4.3 | A | 91 | 22.2 | -80.7% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlestown | 8 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 37.1 | Violent: N/A Property: 45.9% lower |
| Hopkinton | 8 miles | A 35.5 | A 35.5 | Violent: 48.1% lower Property: 48.1% lower |
| Narragansett | 11 miles | A 13.8 | A 41.3 | Violent: 79.9% lower Property: 39.8% lower |
| North Kingstown | 11 miles | A 57.3 | A 71.6 | Violent: 16.4% lower Property: 4.5% higher |
| Richmond | 11 miles | B 85.2 | A 12.2 | Violent: 24.4% higher Property: 82.2% lower |